Eyes, allergies and monsoon: Tips on coping with seasonal eye allergies in rainy season
As the humidity rises, let’s explore the link between allergies, infections and rains and learn some essential tips to cope with pesky eye issues this monsoon Monsoon, the much-awaited respite from scorching heat, brings with it a mix of delight and distress because while the raindrops dance merrily, our eyes often find themselves struggling to keep up with the joy as it is that time of the year again when seasonal eye allergies and infections make their unwelcome appearance. As the heavens open up and the humidity rises, let’s explore the connection between allergies, infections, the rains and discover some essential tips to cope with these pesky eye issues. Connection between allergies and monsoon In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vijay Mathur, Senior Consultant at Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals , shared, “ Monsoon is notorious for triggering eye allergies and infections . The dampness fosters the growth of viruses and fungi, leading to conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink e...